Yeah, the Hawks lost 64-30 to Ottawa Hills and 40-30 at TC. Whatever.
More on those games later. Maybe. Now back to your regularly scheduled winning streak.
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Sunday, March 11, 2012
MV 36 - Toledo Christian 28 District Championship - Quick Summary
Maumee Valley completed an unprecedented triple sweep of both
of its main TAAC rivals Friday evening, coming from behind to defeat Toledo
Christian 36 – 28 at Lakota High School. The win gave Coach Jim Robinson his
first District Championship in 11 career tries. There were hugs all around
after the game as the Hawks cut the nets down for the third time in 14 days, and also claimed 3-0 season records against both TC and Ottawa Hills.
...and net cutting
Rick Deichert and Dave Brown led the Hawks with 12 points each. Jared start had eight points, Julius Turner had three huge free throws down the stretch, and Dixon Stoddard had one.
Thus the Hawks 20th straight win propels them to the regional semifinal to be held at BGSU’s Stroh Center this coming Tuesday. Maumee Valley will face the 21 - 3 Arlington Red Devils from the Blanchard Valley conference. MV and Arlington play the first game of a doubleheader at 6:15, with the nightcap featuring Edgerton versus Colonel Crawford.
It sure didn't look like a championship night early on. TC
jumped out to a 10 – 6 lead at the end of one. Coach Dave McWhinnie's Eagles continued
their deliberate pace in the second half as well and extended their lead by
three more points, going to the locker room with a 19 – 12 lead. If not for Dave Brown's determined play in
the second quarter Toledo Christian would have led by more.
TC even made the first basket of the second half, and held a
nine point lead at that point. But the Hawks applied half court pressure
defense on the Eagle guards and began to force turnovers. Rick Deichert also
chose that moment to get hot, firing in eight third quarter points including two
three point shots with a defender’s hand right in his face. MV won the quarter
12 – 4, taking a one point lead into the final frame.
The pressure continued to wear on the Eagles, and their hot
hand the first half evaded them. Jared Sturt made two big baskets in the early
part of the quarter to stretch the blue and White's lead to four points, 29 –
25. TC was forced to begin fouling and the Hawks made their shots down the
stretch. MV's lead eventually stretched out to eight points by game’s end.
Here are two videos of the post game celebration...
Rick Deichert and Dave Brown led the Hawks with 12 points each. Jared start had eight points, Julius Turner had three huge free throws down the stretch, and Dixon Stoddard had one.
Thus the Hawks 20th straight win propels them to the regional semifinal to be held at BGSU’s Stroh Center this coming Tuesday. Maumee Valley will face the 21 - 3 Arlington Red Devils from the Blanchard Valley conference. MV and Arlington play the first game of a doubleheader at 6:15, with the nightcap featuring Edgerton versus Colonel Crawford.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
MV 36 - Toledo Christian 28 District final - Insightful Internet Commentary
Here we have Julius Turner, Thad Woodard and Dixon Stoddard after the emotional victory over the Toledo Christian Eagles Friday March 9, 2012. Erudition follows:
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Chapter 33 – A Team with a Broom – MV 59 – Toledo Christian 46 at the Varsity Gym February 3, 2012 - Game Story
Setting the Table
Toledo Christian is an established Division IV program. The Eagles have not had a losing season since 2004. They have a record of several TAAC and OHSAA Sectional Championships (including last year) and a District title to their credit. They pulled out of an early 2-4 start and reeled off six wins in a row to bring their fans back from the brink of apathy to the frenzied excitement Hawk fans have come to expect.
They feature a pressure-packed style of play, depending on their defense to generate offense. There’s also the physical style of play. If you didn’t know any better you would swear they came from the Toledo City League and not the TAAC. Even in this year which could easily be characterized as rebuilding, after losing five starters to graduation, the Eagles are ready to play every night.
The above description can be distilled into the words cautious respect. Even though the Hawks had beaten the Eagles on their home court in round 1, no one was expecting a walkover.
And when the chance presents itself to sweep a season series against a team like Toledo Christian, it’s not something a team should let slip away.
Game Summary
Maumee Valley solidified its hold on the first place spot in the TAAC Friday night with a 13 point win over the third place Toledo Christian Eagles, 59-46 at the sold-out Varsity Gym. Similar to the Tuesday night game against Gibsonburg, TC got the first basket of the game for an early 2-0 lead, which would prove to be their only advantage all evening. MV used the outside game to their advantage, with Julius Turner and Rick Deichert firing threes early and often.
TC was also on defensive pins and needles in the first half as their primary inside presence, Ben Ivan, was on the bench with two fouls. So while Jared Sturt did not have to carry the scoring load, he dominated the interior on both ends with (by your Hawkblog's crack stats department) 7 blocks on the night and double digit rebound totals.
TC was forced into a press for virtually the entire second half, and to their credit hung in the game. But at best, they were only able to pull the Hawks half time lead down by two points. The Hawks did a better job locking down the free throws tonight, hitting 14 out of 20 for a 70% clip on the evening.
First Quarter MV 16 – TC 10
Starting five – Dave Brown (’13), Rick Deichert (’12), Jared Sturt (’12), Jonathan Krueger (’12) and Julius Turner (’12)
TC won the tip on the way up, but couldn’t generate any offense. Nor did MV on its first possession. Dominique Pittman scored the first basket of the game for the Eagles, for their one and only lead of the contest.
Dave Brown scored first for the home team, following up a missed shot. The Eagles missed their next attempt, and a wide-open Jon Krueger fired a three in from the top of the arc. Julius Turner pulled down a defensive rebound and pulled up for a three pointer – 8-2 Hawks.
Ben Ivan struck back for TC with two points, but the Eagle post man committed his first foul at the other end. Jared Sturt scored for the Blue and White off this inbounds play…
…to put MV back up by six. Then in an early pivotal play, Ivan drew his second foul at the 4:15 mark. Without their best underneath presence, Jared was able to affect shots and pull rebounds. On their next possession, MV got two offensive rebounds then Rick nailed a three down from the right side.
Coach McWhinnie, needing to slow the Hawks’ momentum, asked for a 30 second timeout with 3:08 to go. Both teams missed on their next possessions then Eric Cellier scored his first points of the half. Julius fired right back with a trey and a ten point HawkSquad lead, 16-6.
The Eagles staged one of their familiar runs in the final minute of play, scoring first on a Josh Winzeler two pointer, then a off balance, bank-shot three pointer by Winzeler with time expiring. TC again showed the good fortune which had followed them in the Varsity Gym over the years.
Second Quarter MV 15 – TC 6
Starting the Quarter – Initial game starters
TC started the quarter with the ball and Rick Deichert picked up his first foul of the game on the floor. Play was unproductive for the two teams for the first 1:07 of the frame and the visitors were treated to a series of MV man/zone switchovers on successive possessions.
But the Hawks kept finding openings in the traditional Eagle 1-3-1 zone, Julius hitting from the top of the key for a three pointer…
…then after another TC misfire, Rick hit a three and it was 22-10 HawkSquad. Winzeler scored on a nice drive to the basket, but again Julius drained a triple, this time a fade-away shot from up top.
Toledo Christian, now down 13, decided to start pressing and achieved some momentary success with four straight points. Rick stopped the Eagle charge with a strong dribble drive across the lane for two points. TC missed their next try and Julius pulled down a rebound and dribbled coast to coast…
…drawing the foul and making both ends. TC had the ball late into the quarter but missed and Davey ‘Jones’ Brown got out on a late break and sunk the Eagles comeback hopes with this basket...
It was a dominating quarter for Maumee Valley which went to the break up 15, 31-16.
Third Quarter MV 11 – TC 11
Starting the Quarter – Initial game starters
MV had the tip but missed their first try. The visitors started out running a deliberate offense and worked it inside only to be frustrated by a big Jared Sturt block. They would miss again and Dave Brown drove in for two from the right side. Another two misses by each team, then Rick was fouled shooting and made the pair. TC missed yet again and Jared cleaned up a miss for two points. Jon Kruger snuck in and stole the Eagles inbounds pass and scored two off a Rick Deichert screen. The Hawks had run off eight straight to begin the half.
Josh Winzeler stopped the streak with a two pointer and tried the press again, but Jon finished off the press break at the other end. It was 41-18 and Maumee Valley had their biggest lead of the evening at 23.
The Blue and Gold visitors were still relentless on the press and fought back again. A free throw and eight straight points by Eric Cellier cut the MV into the lead. Dave Brown was fouled late in the stanza and made one of two free throws to end the scoring in the third. The energy-draining constant pressure only brought the Eagles back to where they started – down 15 at the end of three 42-27.
Fourth Quarter TC 19 – MV 17
Starting the Quarter – Initial game starters
MV had the ball to begin the quarter and Julius drove in powerfully for two points. At the other end, TC continued to have problems running their inside game as Jared effected many shots even without blocking them.
The game pace sped up with TC gambling more on the press with three men in the front court. Jared scored on two free throws, then Eric Cellier hit a three and TC took a time out at 6:35 to re-set their defense.
But with Dave Brown at the helm and any of five seniors ready to receive the ball, pressing is not the most effective way to stop the Hawks this year. Dave was fouled by Dominique Pittman, but missed the front end of a 1 and 1. After a TC miss, Maumee Valley executed the press break to perfection…
…getting the ball down the floor for a Jonathan Krueger layup with only one dribble.
The teams exchanged baskets and a free throw, but near the 5:00 mark, Cellier mildly rolled his ankle coming down from a jump shot. He kept on playing, but the visitors needed him at 100% and then some if they were going to erase a 15 point deficit in that amount of time.
After a few misses on each end, MV got out on a break and Dave threw an alley oop pass to Jared for a near dunk. Rick was later fouled by Cellier and made both ends to put MV back up by 17, 53-36.
MV dropped back into a zone to rest up some as time wound down. The rest was pretty much cleanup from there. TC continued to press the action, and MV enjoyed this final highlight video…
…of Rick dishing to Jared on another break. The game ended with Maumee Valley clinching the 13 point victory.
Final Game Thoughts
The game was great from a Hawks standpoint, but not necessarily a masterpiece (although an argument could be made for MV's second quarter). So as a final public service, your HawkBlogger provides the following Rembrandt from 1669, appropriately entitled 'A Girl with a Broom':
Maumee Valley handed Toledo Christian its worst loss in almost exactly two years, as you’d have to go back to a February 5, 2010 19 point loss at Ottawa Hills for a bigger opponent’s margin of victory than the one seen last evening (thanks again to the invaluable Davey 1 website for their treasure-store of historical results). That will give the TC brain trust both something to play for and think about down the stretch drive and during the February 12 playoff seeding meetings.
Last year, in a strategic masterstroke Coach McWhinnie scheduled his third place Eagles against #1 Maumee Valley in the playoffs. Normally, the three seed would select a game against #2. But TC liked their chances better against MV than two seed Ottawa Hills.
The result was a double overtime win for TC at Rossford over the top seeded Hawks. They then proceeded to roll through the District, losing in Bowling Green in a regional semifinal against ultimate Northwest Region champion Continental.
This year, McWhinnie’s team will again likely receive the third seed in the section (possibly fourth, depending how outlander Fremont Central Catholic is regarded within the section). His target in the sectional playoffs will now be dependent on TC’s upcoming performance against the Gibsonburg Golden Bears.
TC vs. Gibsonburg is a huge game, set for Tuesday February 7, 2012 (the night MV plays at Ottawa Hills). Frankly, TC has a great chance to beat the Bears as the blueprint for victory – hard pressing – was laid out by Maumee Valley this past week.
And oh yeah, TC can, does and will without a doubt press.
Finally, a win by the Eagles would put Maumee Valley in sole possession of the TAAC lead with five games left to play (OH, Emmanuel, Danbury, Northwood and Stritch).
So hard work paid off for Maumee Valley as they scored two huge double-digit victories in their most important week of the regular season. Now the third of the TAAC big boys looms ahead as MV will face traditional power Ottawa Hills this coming week.
Potpourri
Almuni Daniel Brandon, Omar Hazimah and Carter Bayer were in the house for the game…it was the Hawks third sellout of the year…TC tried to get a little creative with their videography early on, but the situation was resolved before the game started…once again, all the local TV stations were in the house, and BCSN broadcast a live postgame feed from the Varsity Gym…this was Maumee Valley’s first win against the Eagles on their home floor in at least eight years…a nice Toledo Blade article on the game got every last name correct!
Scoring
And now for the happy totals. Julius Turner led the scoring for MV with 16 points, followed by fellow long bomber Rick with 12. and Jared Sturt with 11. Jon Krueger continues to come up strong in the big games, canning 10 points for the second game in a row. Dave Brown had 8 on the night and Dixon Stoddard scored 2.
Eric Cellier scored 20 points, 18 in the second half (evidence of virus-ridden defender Rick Deichert running out of gas) right on his season average. The steadily improving Josh Winzeler scored 15 in a losing effort.
Next up
Guys, don those tuxes!! Ladies, polish up those diamond tiaras!!! Everyone, rent those limousines!!!!
It’s time to travel up to that gated community better known as the Village of Ottawa Hills for the rematch with the Green Bears. See you Tuesday.
Toledo Christian is an established Division IV program. The Eagles have not had a losing season since 2004. They have a record of several TAAC and OHSAA Sectional Championships (including last year) and a District title to their credit. They pulled out of an early 2-4 start and reeled off six wins in a row to bring their fans back from the brink of apathy to the frenzied excitement Hawk fans have come to expect.
They feature a pressure-packed style of play, depending on their defense to generate offense. There’s also the physical style of play. If you didn’t know any better you would swear they came from the Toledo City League and not the TAAC. Even in this year which could easily be characterized as rebuilding, after losing five starters to graduation, the Eagles are ready to play every night.
The above description can be distilled into the words cautious respect. Even though the Hawks had beaten the Eagles on their home court in round 1, no one was expecting a walkover.
And when the chance presents itself to sweep a season series against a team like Toledo Christian, it’s not something a team should let slip away.
Game Summary
Maumee Valley solidified its hold on the first place spot in the TAAC Friday night with a 13 point win over the third place Toledo Christian Eagles, 59-46 at the sold-out Varsity Gym. Similar to the Tuesday night game against Gibsonburg, TC got the first basket of the game for an early 2-0 lead, which would prove to be their only advantage all evening. MV used the outside game to their advantage, with Julius Turner and Rick Deichert firing threes early and often.
TC was also on defensive pins and needles in the first half as their primary inside presence, Ben Ivan, was on the bench with two fouls. So while Jared Sturt did not have to carry the scoring load, he dominated the interior on both ends with (by your Hawkblog's crack stats department) 7 blocks on the night and double digit rebound totals.
TC was forced into a press for virtually the entire second half, and to their credit hung in the game. But at best, they were only able to pull the Hawks half time lead down by two points. The Hawks did a better job locking down the free throws tonight, hitting 14 out of 20 for a 70% clip on the evening.
First Quarter MV 16 – TC 10
Starting five – Dave Brown (’13), Rick Deichert (’12), Jared Sturt (’12), Jonathan Krueger (’12) and Julius Turner (’12)
TC won the tip on the way up, but couldn’t generate any offense. Nor did MV on its first possession. Dominique Pittman scored the first basket of the game for the Eagles, for their one and only lead of the contest.
Dave Brown scored first for the home team, following up a missed shot. The Eagles missed their next attempt, and a wide-open Jon Krueger fired a three in from the top of the arc. Julius Turner pulled down a defensive rebound and pulled up for a three pointer – 8-2 Hawks.
Ben Ivan struck back for TC with two points, but the Eagle post man committed his first foul at the other end. Jared Sturt scored for the Blue and White off this inbounds play…
…to put MV back up by six. Then in an early pivotal play, Ivan drew his second foul at the 4:15 mark. Without their best underneath presence, Jared was able to affect shots and pull rebounds. On their next possession, MV got two offensive rebounds then Rick nailed a three down from the right side.
Coach McWhinnie, needing to slow the Hawks’ momentum, asked for a 30 second timeout with 3:08 to go. Both teams missed on their next possessions then Eric Cellier scored his first points of the half. Julius fired right back with a trey and a ten point HawkSquad lead, 16-6.
The Eagles staged one of their familiar runs in the final minute of play, scoring first on a Josh Winzeler two pointer, then a off balance, bank-shot three pointer by Winzeler with time expiring. TC again showed the good fortune which had followed them in the Varsity Gym over the years.
Second Quarter MV 15 – TC 6
Starting the Quarter – Initial game starters
TC started the quarter with the ball and Rick Deichert picked up his first foul of the game on the floor. Play was unproductive for the two teams for the first 1:07 of the frame and the visitors were treated to a series of MV man/zone switchovers on successive possessions.
But the Hawks kept finding openings in the traditional Eagle 1-3-1 zone, Julius hitting from the top of the key for a three pointer…
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| I've got a few more trick shots to show you later, pilgrim. |
…then after another TC misfire, Rick hit a three and it was 22-10 HawkSquad. Winzeler scored on a nice drive to the basket, but again Julius drained a triple, this time a fade-away shot from up top.
Toledo Christian, now down 13, decided to start pressing and achieved some momentary success with four straight points. Rick stopped the Eagle charge with a strong dribble drive across the lane for two points. TC missed their next try and Julius pulled down a rebound and dribbled coast to coast…
…drawing the foul and making both ends. TC had the ball late into the quarter but missed and Davey ‘Jones’ Brown got out on a late break and sunk the Eagles comeback hopes with this basket...
It was a dominating quarter for Maumee Valley which went to the break up 15, 31-16.
Third Quarter MV 11 – TC 11
Starting the Quarter – Initial game starters
MV had the tip but missed their first try. The visitors started out running a deliberate offense and worked it inside only to be frustrated by a big Jared Sturt block. They would miss again and Dave Brown drove in for two from the right side. Another two misses by each team, then Rick was fouled shooting and made the pair. TC missed yet again and Jared cleaned up a miss for two points. Jon Kruger snuck in and stole the Eagles inbounds pass and scored two off a Rick Deichert screen. The Hawks had run off eight straight to begin the half.
Josh Winzeler stopped the streak with a two pointer and tried the press again, but Jon finished off the press break at the other end. It was 41-18 and Maumee Valley had their biggest lead of the evening at 23.
The Blue and Gold visitors were still relentless on the press and fought back again. A free throw and eight straight points by Eric Cellier cut the MV into the lead. Dave Brown was fouled late in the stanza and made one of two free throws to end the scoring in the third. The energy-draining constant pressure only brought the Eagles back to where they started – down 15 at the end of three 42-27.
Fourth Quarter TC 19 – MV 17
Starting the Quarter – Initial game starters
MV had the ball to begin the quarter and Julius drove in powerfully for two points. At the other end, TC continued to have problems running their inside game as Jared effected many shots even without blocking them.
The game pace sped up with TC gambling more on the press with three men in the front court. Jared scored on two free throws, then Eric Cellier hit a three and TC took a time out at 6:35 to re-set their defense.
But with Dave Brown at the helm and any of five seniors ready to receive the ball, pressing is not the most effective way to stop the Hawks this year. Dave was fouled by Dominique Pittman, but missed the front end of a 1 and 1. After a TC miss, Maumee Valley executed the press break to perfection…
…getting the ball down the floor for a Jonathan Krueger layup with only one dribble.
The teams exchanged baskets and a free throw, but near the 5:00 mark, Cellier mildly rolled his ankle coming down from a jump shot. He kept on playing, but the visitors needed him at 100% and then some if they were going to erase a 15 point deficit in that amount of time.
After a few misses on each end, MV got out on a break and Dave threw an alley oop pass to Jared for a near dunk. Rick was later fouled by Cellier and made both ends to put MV back up by 17, 53-36.
MV dropped back into a zone to rest up some as time wound down. The rest was pretty much cleanup from there. TC continued to press the action, and MV enjoyed this final highlight video…
…of Rick dishing to Jared on another break. The game ended with Maumee Valley clinching the 13 point victory.
Final Game Thoughts
The game was great from a Hawks standpoint, but not necessarily a masterpiece (although an argument could be made for MV's second quarter). So as a final public service, your HawkBlogger provides the following Rembrandt from 1669, appropriately entitled 'A Girl with a Broom':
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| In fact young lady, MV did sweep the Eagles. |
Maumee Valley handed Toledo Christian its worst loss in almost exactly two years, as you’d have to go back to a February 5, 2010 19 point loss at Ottawa Hills for a bigger opponent’s margin of victory than the one seen last evening (thanks again to the invaluable Davey 1 website for their treasure-store of historical results). That will give the TC brain trust both something to play for and think about down the stretch drive and during the February 12 playoff seeding meetings.
Last year, in a strategic masterstroke Coach McWhinnie scheduled his third place Eagles against #1 Maumee Valley in the playoffs. Normally, the three seed would select a game against #2. But TC liked their chances better against MV than two seed Ottawa Hills.
The result was a double overtime win for TC at Rossford over the top seeded Hawks. They then proceeded to roll through the District, losing in Bowling Green in a regional semifinal against ultimate Northwest Region champion Continental.
This year, McWhinnie’s team will again likely receive the third seed in the section (possibly fourth, depending how outlander Fremont Central Catholic is regarded within the section). His target in the sectional playoffs will now be dependent on TC’s upcoming performance against the Gibsonburg Golden Bears.
TC vs. Gibsonburg is a huge game, set for Tuesday February 7, 2012 (the night MV plays at Ottawa Hills). Frankly, TC has a great chance to beat the Bears as the blueprint for victory – hard pressing – was laid out by Maumee Valley this past week.
And oh yeah, TC can, does and will without a doubt press.
Finally, a win by the Eagles would put Maumee Valley in sole possession of the TAAC lead with five games left to play (OH, Emmanuel, Danbury, Northwood and Stritch).
So hard work paid off for Maumee Valley as they scored two huge double-digit victories in their most important week of the regular season. Now the third of the TAAC big boys looms ahead as MV will face traditional power Ottawa Hills this coming week.
Potpourri
Almuni Daniel Brandon, Omar Hazimah and Carter Bayer were in the house for the game…it was the Hawks third sellout of the year…TC tried to get a little creative with their videography early on, but the situation was resolved before the game started…once again, all the local TV stations were in the house, and BCSN broadcast a live postgame feed from the Varsity Gym…this was Maumee Valley’s first win against the Eagles on their home floor in at least eight years…a nice Toledo Blade article on the game got every last name correct!
Scoring
And now for the happy totals. Julius Turner led the scoring for MV with 16 points, followed by fellow long bomber Rick with 12. and Jared Sturt with 11. Jon Krueger continues to come up strong in the big games, canning 10 points for the second game in a row. Dave Brown had 8 on the night and Dixon Stoddard scored 2.
Eric Cellier scored 20 points, 18 in the second half (evidence of virus-ridden defender Rick Deichert running out of gas) right on his season average. The steadily improving Josh Winzeler scored 15 in a losing effort.
Next up
Guys, don those tuxes!! Ladies, polish up those diamond tiaras!!! Everyone, rent those limousines!!!!
It’s time to travel up to that gated community better known as the Village of Ottawa Hills for the rematch with the Green Bears. See you Tuesday.
MV 59 - Toledo Christian 46 - Insightful Internet Commentary
We have Julius Turner and Dave Brown after the hard-fought victory this evening - special game face on edition. Special thanks to videographer Mark Frasco.
MV 59 - Toledo Christian 46 - Quick Summary
Maumee Valley solidified its hold on the first place spot in the TAAC Friday night with a 13 point win over the third place Toledo Christian Eagles, 59-46 at the sold-out Varsity Gym. Similarly to the Tuesday night game against Gibsonburg, TC got the first basket of the game for an early 2-0 lead, which would prove to be their only advantage all evening. MV used the outside game to their advantage, with Julius Turner and Rick Deichert firing threes early and often.
TC was also on defensive pins and needles in the first half as their primary inside presence, Ben Ivan, was on the bench with two fouls. So while Jared Sturt did not have to carry the scoring load, he dominated the interior on both ends with (by your Hawkblog's crack stats department) 7 blocks on the night and double digit rebound totals.
TC was forced into a press for pretty much the full second half, and to their credit, hung in the game. But at best, they were only able to pull the Hawks lead down by two points from half time. The Hawks did a better job locking down the free throws tonight, hitting 14 out of 20 for a 70% clip on the evening.
Julius Turner led the scoring for MV with 16 points, followed by fellow long bomber Rick with 12. and Jared Sturt with 11. Jon Krueger continues to come up strong in the big games, canning 10 points for the second game in a row. Dave Brown had 8 on the night and Dixon Stoddard scored 2.
Eric Cellier scored 20 points, 18 in the second half (evidence of virus-ridden defender Rick Deichert running out of gas) right on his season average. The steadily improving Josh Winzeler scored 15 in a losing effort.
TC was also on defensive pins and needles in the first half as their primary inside presence, Ben Ivan, was on the bench with two fouls. So while Jared Sturt did not have to carry the scoring load, he dominated the interior on both ends with (by your Hawkblog's crack stats department) 7 blocks on the night and double digit rebound totals.
TC was forced into a press for pretty much the full second half, and to their credit, hung in the game. But at best, they were only able to pull the Hawks lead down by two points from half time. The Hawks did a better job locking down the free throws tonight, hitting 14 out of 20 for a 70% clip on the evening.
Julius Turner led the scoring for MV with 16 points, followed by fellow long bomber Rick with 12. and Jared Sturt with 11. Jon Krueger continues to come up strong in the big games, canning 10 points for the second game in a row. Dave Brown had 8 on the night and Dixon Stoddard scored 2.
Eric Cellier scored 20 points, 18 in the second half (evidence of virus-ridden defender Rick Deichert running out of gas) right on his season average. The steadily improving Josh Winzeler scored 15 in a losing effort.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
TC Round 2 - game preview
Let's start out with these words of wisdom.
Toledo Christian travels down the Anthony Wayne Trail tomorrow evening to face the Hawks, in a big game at the Varsity Gym. The Eagles are 8-4, and 6-2 in the TAAC. They are riding a six game win streak and are only one game back of first place. If the Eagles win tomorrow at MV then next Tuesday home vs. Gibsonburg, they force a three way tie for first in the TAAC.
And you know that's how they're looking at things. Their fans are rejuvenated and ready to cheer their team down the stretch run.
In the first game, Maumee Valley held a 10 point lead at the soon to be abandoned TC gym and watched it leak away in the fourth quarter. The Hawks held on at the end to win by one point 43-42.
TC featuers the league's leading scorer, Eric Cellier, a 6'2" guard who averages 20.6 ppg and Josh Winzler, who contributes 11.7 per game. The Eagles have only one rebounder among the league leaders, Ben Ivan, who grabs an average 5.7 rebounds per game.
Make no mistake, there can be no letdown against TC. Coach McWhinnie is very successful at the Varsity Gym and there will be much jockeying for playoff position as the season enters its final third.
Toledo Christian travels down the Anthony Wayne Trail tomorrow evening to face the Hawks, in a big game at the Varsity Gym. The Eagles are 8-4, and 6-2 in the TAAC. They are riding a six game win streak and are only one game back of first place. If the Eagles win tomorrow at MV then next Tuesday home vs. Gibsonburg, they force a three way tie for first in the TAAC.
And you know that's how they're looking at things. Their fans are rejuvenated and ready to cheer their team down the stretch run.
In the first game, Maumee Valley held a 10 point lead at the soon to be abandoned TC gym and watched it leak away in the fourth quarter. The Hawks held on at the end to win by one point 43-42.
TC featuers the league's leading scorer, Eric Cellier, a 6'2" guard who averages 20.6 ppg and Josh Winzler, who contributes 11.7 per game. The Eagles have only one rebounder among the league leaders, Ben Ivan, who grabs an average 5.7 rebounds per game.
Make no mistake, there can be no letdown against TC. Coach McWhinnie is very successful at the Varsity Gym and there will be much jockeying for playoff position as the season enters its final third.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Hawk 8th graders defeat TC - two videos
The middle school played a double header Tuesday evening against TC at the Johnson-Bayer gym. Here are two scoring plays from the 8th grade game, won by the Hawks.
Good work gentlemen.
First, a nice jumper from the high post by Jalen Daoust:
Second, Gabe Kynard drives the right side for two.
Good work gentlemen.
First, a nice jumper from the high post by Jalen Daoust:
Second, Gabe Kynard drives the right side for two.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Winner, Winner...
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| We had 'em all the way. |
...Chicken Dinner
And your Varsity final is - MV 43 - TC 42. The last four MV/TC games have now been decided by a total of 8 points.
Toledo Christian Preview
Fast facts
Opponent: Toledo Christian
Enrollment (9-12): 261
Division/League: D-IV
Team Nickname: Eagles
From the Toledo Blade TAAC preview
Coach: Dave McWhinnie, 11th season
Last season: 17-8, 9-3 TAAC
This season: The Eagles are 1-1, losing their opener to Anthony Wayne 47-36, then squeezing by Cardinal Stritch 62-60 in double OT
Top players: Seniors Cameron Stewart, 6-1, F; Craig Bridgeman, 6-4, F. Juniors Eric Cellier, 6-2, F; Ben Ivan, 6-3, F; Dominique Pittman, 5-9, G; Josh Winzeler, 6-2, G.
Outlook: Pittman (4.7 points, 2.0 assists per game), Cellier (6.3 points, 2.2 rebounds) and Ivan (3.2 points, 3.0 rebounds) are McWhinnie's only returning letter winners.
"Our team has quick, strong athletes that will contribute at both ends of the floor," McWhinnie said.
All five starters are new, so inexperience may play a role.
"We have to jell as a team early because of the experience the top league teams return," McWhinnie said.
The Hawks and Eagles have played several classic games over the last two years, each having success on the other teams’ home court. TC knocked Maumee Valley out of the playoffs last year in double overtime in the game-which-has-not-been-blogged-yet.
Small stuff: MV defeated TC in Premier Summer League play…TC lost all five starters from last year’s TAAC third place team…this will be one of the last games in the classic old-school TC gym
Opponent: Toledo Christian
Enrollment (9-12): 261
Division/League: D-IV
Team Nickname: Eagles
From the Toledo Blade TAAC preview
Coach: Dave McWhinnie, 11th season
Last season: 17-8, 9-3 TAAC
This season: The Eagles are 1-1, losing their opener to Anthony Wayne 47-36, then squeezing by Cardinal Stritch 62-60 in double OT
Top players: Seniors Cameron Stewart, 6-1, F; Craig Bridgeman, 6-4, F. Juniors Eric Cellier, 6-2, F; Ben Ivan, 6-3, F; Dominique Pittman, 5-9, G; Josh Winzeler, 6-2, G.
Outlook: Pittman (4.7 points, 2.0 assists per game), Cellier (6.3 points, 2.2 rebounds) and Ivan (3.2 points, 3.0 rebounds) are McWhinnie's only returning letter winners.
"Our team has quick, strong athletes that will contribute at both ends of the floor," McWhinnie said.
All five starters are new, so inexperience may play a role.
"We have to jell as a team early because of the experience the top league teams return," McWhinnie said.
The Hawks and Eagles have played several classic games over the last two years, each having success on the other teams’ home court. TC knocked Maumee Valley out of the playoffs last year in double overtime in the game-which-has-not-been-blogged-yet.
Small stuff: MV defeated TC in Premier Summer League play…TC lost all five starters from last year’s TAAC third place team…this will be one of the last games in the classic old-school TC gym
Saturday, November 5, 2011
2011-12 Sectionals: Hello Golden Bears / Goodbye Bobcats
The Hawks will play their sectional at Eastwood HS this year.
It will be an all-TAAC affair this season, as Gibsonburg has dropped down to D-IV this year. We bid farewell to Bettsville as a sectional challenger, and so the Eastwood Sectional includes:
As always, props to the invaluable www.davey1.com
It will be an all-TAAC affair this season, as Gibsonburg has dropped down to D-IV this year. We bid farewell to Bettsville as a sectional challenger, and so the Eastwood Sectional includes:
- MVCDS
- Gibsonburg
- Ottawa Hills
- Toledo Christian
- Cardinal Stritch
- Northwood
As always, props to the invaluable www.davey1.com
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